Even Though Many of the Viruses That Infect Archaeal Cells

question 3

Multiple Choice

Even though many of the viruses that infect archaeal cells do not kill their host, they often do which of the following?

• A) Shut down host protein synthesis
• B) Increase the cell doubling time
• C) Decrease the cell doubling time
• D) Shut down genome replication
• E) Inhibit synthesis of host cell membranes

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